A 40-year-old man presents with a 5-week history of recurrent headaches that awaken him during the night. The pain is severe, lasts about 1 hour, and is located behind his left eye. Additional symptoms include lacrimation and nasal discharge. His physical examination is within normal limits. This clinical presentation is most consistent with:
A. migraine without aura.
B. migraine with aura.
C. cluster headache.
D. increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Answer: C. cluster headache.
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